Magic in Byzantium: In Search of the Miraculous
Fri, Dec 04
|Richmond Library Annexe, online & replay
This lecture lifts the lid on the surprising (and illegal) world of spells, amulets, charms and miraculous objects which operated throughout the diverse regions of the vast Byzantine commonwealth.
Time & Location
Dec 04, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Richmond Library Annexe, online & replay, Quadrant Rd, Richmond TW9 1DH, UK
About the Event
Step into the hidden world of Byzantine magic, where spells, amulets, miracles and forbidden beliefs reveal the hopes, fears and superstitions of a vast Christian empire. Discover how and why these fascinating artefacts were used, what they tell us about everyday life, and how beliefs in the miraculous shaped Byzantine society. Journey from 4th-century Syria to 14th-century Trebizond as we uncover the secrets of a world where faith and magic often went hand in hand.
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Tickets
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